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### Process Opening Depreciation
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*Menu: Asset | Process Depreciation...*
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\*Menu: **Asset > Process Depreciation\***
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You are allowed to process Asset Opening Depreciation BEFORE System Conversion Date.
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You can process Asset Opening Depreciation **BEFORE** the System Conversion Date.
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![asset-depr](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/asset-depr.jpg)
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:::note Tips:
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A - FIRST acquire date of the asset
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B - System Conversion Date -1 day
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- **A** - FIRST acquire date of the asset
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- **B** - System Conversion Date -1 day
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## I have posted the depreciation until December 2021. How do I record my new asset?
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### Method 1 : Use the Last Asset Net Book Value from Balance Sheet
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### Method 1: Use the Last Asset Net Book Value from Balance Sheet
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Maintain the Asset Item as below:
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Maintain the Asset Item as follows:
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![asset-item](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/asset-item.jpg)
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1. Key in the Cost as *Net Book Value* (as at 31/12/2021).
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2. Acquire Date, eg. 01/01/2022
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3. Useful life = *Balance of useful life* to be depreciate
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4. Start Process Depreciation from 01/01/2022
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1. Enter the **Cost** as the **Net Book Value** (as of 31/12/2021).
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2. Set the **Acquire Date**, e.g., 01/01/2022.
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3. **Useful life** = **Remaining useful life** to be depreciated.
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4. Start **Process Depreciation** from 01/01/2022.
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### Method 2: Follow Original Cost and Acquire Date
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Maintain the Asset as below :
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Maintain the Asset as follows:
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![asset-item1](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/asset-item1.jpg)
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1. Key in the Cost as *Original Cost*
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2. Acquire Date set as *Original Purchase Date*
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3. Useful life = *Full useful life*
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1. Enter the **Cost** as the **Original Cost**.
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2. Set the **Acquire Date** as the **Original Purchase Date**.
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3. **Useful life** = **Full useful life**.
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4. Process Depreciation until 31/12/2021.
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5. Tick **Cancelled** for the Journal Entry posted from Step 4.
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5. Tick *Cancelled* to the Journal posted from Step 4
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![je-cancellled](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/je-cancellled.jpg)
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## If the depreciation value differs from my previous Journal, can I edit the depreciation value calculated in Maintain Asset Item?
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Yes, you can change the depreciation value in Maintain Asset Item (Depreciation Schedule).
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Yes, you can change the depreciation value in **Maintain Asset Item > Depreciation Schedule** tab.
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![asset-amount](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/asset-amount.jpg)
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![depr-value](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/depr-value.jpg)
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## Can the amortization of Intangible Assets such as licenses, be managed in the Asset Module?
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Yes, it can. Maintain it as you would a __Tangible Asset__ (Fixed Asset).
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Yes, it can. Maintain it as you would a **Tangible Asset** (Fixed Asset).
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For __Intangible Asset__ (eg. goodwill, license), the __amortization calculation__ uses the __straight line method__ , which can be selected in the Asset Group. The calculation involves subtracting the asset's anticipated salvage or book value from its cost and dividing the result by the total number of years it will be used.
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For **Intangible Assets** (e.g., goodwill, license), the **amortization calculation** uses the **Straight Line Method**, which can be selected in the **Asset Group**. The calculation involves subtracting the asset's anticipated salvage or book value from its cost and dividing the result by the total number of years it will be used.
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## Can I import the asset list using Excel instead of manually key-in?
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## Can I import the asset list using Excel instead of manually keying it in?
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Yes, you can. The asset import function is available in SQL Account version 5.2022.948.826
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Yes, you can. The asset import function is available in SQL Account version 5.2022.948.826 and above.
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Refer to [Import-Asset Master List](../../usage/asset/guide#importing-asset-master-list)
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Refer to [Importing Asset Master List](../../usage/asset/guide#importing-asset-master-list).
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## How do I handle additional cost for the Fixed Asset?
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Create new asset code to handle additional cost, eg.:
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Create a new asset code to handle additional costs, e.g.:
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| __Asset Code__ | __Description__ | __Remark__ |
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| MV-0001 | TOYOTA VIOS - BZZ 999 | Initial Purchase |
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| MV-0001A | TOYOTA VIOS - BZZ 999 | Additional Cost |
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| **Asset Code** | **Description** | **Remark** |
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| -------------- | --------------------- | ---------------- |
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| MV-0001 | TOYOTA VIOS - BZZ 999 | Initial Purchase |
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| MV-0001A | TOYOTA VIOS - BZZ 999 | Additional Cost |
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Do not mix the depreciation value of the original asset and the additional cost.
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Do not mix the depreciation value of the original asset and the additional cost.
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### Quick Steps
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![copy-asset](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/copy-asset.jpg)
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2. Create new asset.
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3. Click on More | Paste Asset Item.
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2. Create a new asset.
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3. Click on **More > Paste Asset Item**.
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![paste-asset](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/paste-asset.jpg)
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4. *Change the asset code* by inserting any characters to differentiate it
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- Acquire date = Date the additional cost was incurred.
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- Cost = Additional Cost
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4. **Change the asset code** by appending characters to differentiate it.
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- **Acquire date** = Date the additional cost was incurred.
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- **Cost** = Additional Cost.
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![depr-rate](../../../static/img/usage/asset/assetFaq/depr-rate.jpg)
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## Should the cost in Maintain Asset Item be key-in in local currency or the original currency (eg. purchase in USD)?
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The cost should be key-in as the __Local value__. The depreciation value will then be calculated and posted in the local currency.
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The cost should be key-in as the **Local value**. The depreciation value will then be calculated and posted in the local currency.

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